Forced into Treatment

副标题: The Role of Coercion in Clinical Practice (Gap Report (Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry))

ISBN: 9780873182058

出版社: Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry

出版年: 1994-01

页数: 144

定价: USD 25.00

装帧: Hardcover

内容简介

What role does coercion play in psychiatric treatment? Does it increase or decrease the chances for successful outcome? Forced Into Treatmentdiscusses various aspects of coercion ranging from the role of coercion in initiation psychiatric treatment to its effect on treatment process and outcome. The book demonstrated that a patient who is appropriately forced into treatment can more from initial defiance, through reluctant compliance, to a successful therapeutic alliance and a successful outcome. In addition, Forced Into Treatment addresses -the role of coercion, power, and authority in socializing children -the use of coercive social pressure as a motivation to seek help -the effects of court-ordered treatment for people who have refused psychiatric help -the historical and legal aspects regarding coercive treatment